KitchenAid KCM1209OB User manual

KCM1209
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2| PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Auto 12
AM
PM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp PlateTimer
Clean
Bold
Brew/Cancel
Dosage ladder
Carafe lid
Carafe
handle
Glass carafe
Brew
basket
Gold tone
filter
Brew basket lid
Showerhead
Water tank lid
Cord storage in base
(not shown) Warming plate
Brew button
Water tank
Water tank
handle
NOTE: Default measurement for 1 cup = approximately 5 oz (147 ml).
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Auto 12 12
AM
PM
x
Auto Set 2Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
CleanBold
PARTS AND FEATURES
DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Programmable display
A.M./P.M. indicator
Control panel
Brew icon
Bold icon
Auto icon 1 or 2
High Plate Temperature
Low Plate Temperature
Clock
Clean icon
Remaining Keep
Warm Time icon
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4| COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the
nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
4. To protect against re, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse
appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause re,
electrical shock, or injury.
10. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on carafe.
13. The carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a
range top or in a microwave oven.
14. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
15. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
16. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycles.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.
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COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
18. Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
material.
19. Do not ll the water tank above the marked maximum ll line.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is designed for household use only.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz
Wattage: 1100 Watts
NOTE: If the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way. Do not use an
adapter.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or service technician to install an
outlet near the appliance.
The cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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1 Cord is stored in base. If needed, gently pull cord
outwards until fully extended, or just long enough to
reach the outlet. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
2
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To set the hour: Press HOUR.
The Hour setting will begin to blink. The Hour digits
will change with each press; or press and hold
to scroll rapidly.
3
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To set the minutes: Press MINUTE.
The Hour setting will switch to a solid display and the
Minute setting will begin to blink. The Minute digits
will change with each press; or press and hold to scroll
rapidly.
To save the current displayed time and exit clock
setup: Press any other button (Auto Set1, Auto Set 2,
Plate Temp, Plate Timer, Bold, Clean or Brew); or do
not press any button for 10 seconds.
USING THE COFFEE MAKER
SETTING BREW STRENGTH
1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To switch between Regular and Bold brew strengths:
Press the BOLD button.
Please note: While brewing small batches (2-4 cups),
using the “Bold Setting” is recommended.
NOTE: Regular is the default brew strength setting.
SETTING THE CLOCK
NOTE: When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an
interruption, the display will initially show 12:00 A.M.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
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FILLING THE COFFEE MAKER WITH WATER FOR BREWING
TIP: Brew 2 pots of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot of coffee.
1
Remove the water tank lid and pour with enough fresh,
cool water to make the desired amount of coffee.
Use the level markings on the water tank window.
Close the water tank lid properly.
OR
1
Remove the water tank lid and then lift the water tank
up gently using handle. Pour enough fresh, cool water
to make the desired amount of coffee. Place the water
tank back in position. Use the alignment feature on the
water tank to make sure the water tank is properly in
place.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to fill the water tank with only the amount of water needed to
brew your desired number of cups. If you put in 12 cups of water, the Coffee Maker will
brew all 12 cups.
2
AM
AutoSet 1
Brew/Cancel
AutoSet 2
Hour Minute
PlateTemp PlateTimer
Clean
Bold
Brew/Cancel
Place the Carafe in the Coffee Maker. Make sure the
lid is securely in position and bottom of the carafe is
fully seated; otherwise, the Pause and pour feature
may not engage, causing water and coffee to overflow
the brew basket.
ASSEMBLY AND USAGE OF BREW BASKET
1
Auto12
AM
PM
x
Raise the brew basket lid and remove the brew basket.
2
Insert the Gold Tone permanent filter or cone paper
filter into the brew basket.
TIP: The coffee filter can also be inserted and coffee
grounds added with or without removing the brew
basket from the Coffee Maker.
IMPORTANT: Do not use both types of filters at the same time.
Using both filters might cause water and coffee to overflow the brew basket.
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AUTO SET 1 AND AUTO SET 2 FEATURE
Your Coffee Maker comes with two preset time options. Auto Set 1 and Auto Set 2 provide you
the ability to preset the coffee brewing time twice in week or day.
As desired, you can use Auto Set 1 to preset coffee brewing time for weekdays and Auto Set 2
can be preset for weekends. Or as per your preference, you can use Auto Set 1 to preset coffee
brewing time for morning coffee and Auto Set 2 can be preset for evening coffee.
NOTE: When the Coffee Maker is first plugged in or when power is restored after an
interruption, the display will initially show 12:00 A.M.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to set the correct time as per the instructions in “Setting the clock”
before using Auto Set 1 or Auto Set 2 feature.
PROGRAMMING THE AUTO SET 1 OR AUTO SET 2
1
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To Program the Coffee Maker to brew coffee at a
preset time: Press the AUTO SET 1 or AUTO SET 2
button one time. The “Auto 1 or 2” icon will flash
respectively and the time display will change to the
currently set Auto Set 1or 2 time.
(12:00 A.M. is the default time.)
3
If using the Gold Tone permanent filter, add enough
amount of coffee ground by using Dosage Ladder
provided inside the Gold Tone permanent filter.
For example: If you need 12 cups of Brew Coffee, then
add coffee grounds till 12 cups scale level.
OR
3
If using a cone paper coffee filter, place the filter inside
the brew basket, by gently pressing the filter into the
sides of the brew basket. Pre-wetting the paper filter is
not required.
Use the “Coffee Dosage Chart” provided on water
tank to add the enough amount of ground coffee.
NOTE: Use a medium grind appropriate for automatic drip Coffee Makers. Too fine a grind
will produce bitterness and may clog the coffee filter.
4
Auto12
AM
PM
x
Brew/Cancel
Auto12
AM
PM
Clean
Minute
Shake the brew basket slightly to even out the bed of
coffee ground. Place the basket into the Coffee Maker
and rotate the handle toward the front of the Coffee
Maker to lock the brew basket in place. Be sure the
brew basket lid is fully closed before brewing.
NOTE: Do not operate the Coffee Maker without the brew basket in place.
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2
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To set the time the Coffee Maker should begin
brewing: Press the HOUR button. The hour digits will
change with each press; or press and hold to scroll
rapidly.
Next, press the MINUTE button. The Hour setting will
stay solid and the Minute setting will begin to blink.
The minute digits will change with each press; or press
and hold to scroll rapidly.
3
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To save the current displayed time and exit Auto Set
1 or Auto Set 2: Wait for 10 seconds, or press any
button (Clean, Bold or Brew). The Auto 1 or 2 indicator
will remain lit and the time display will go back to the
current time.
To cancel the Auto Set 1 or 2 time after programming
is complete: Press AUTO SET 1 or AUTO SET 2 again;
or press the BREW/CANCEL button.
NOTE: Please consider the default Brewing cycle time for a full pot (12 cups) is
approximately 10-minutes.
USING THE PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED AUTO SET 1 OR 2 TIME
These steps can be followed to save the Auto Set 1 or Auto Set 2 time after following the
steps in the “Programming the Auto Set 1 or 2 feature” section.
1
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Press the AUTO SET 1 or AUTO SET 2 button.
The Auto indicator will flash and the time display will
show the previously set Auto time.
2
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To save the current displayed time and exit Auto Set:
Wait for 10 seconds, or press any button (Clean, Bold
or Brew). The Auto indicator will remain lit and the
time display will go back to the current time.
SETTING THE PLATE TEMPERATURE AND TIMER FEATURE
NOTE: Default Plate temperature for Coffee Maker is set at High Temperature.(icon)
1
Auto 1
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To set Plate Temperature: Press PLATE TEMP button.
By each press, you can select between Low Plate
temperature or High Plate temperature.
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BREWING COFFEE
TIP: Brew 2 pots of fresh, cool water and discard before brewing the first pot of coffee.
1
Auto12
AM
PM
x
AutoSet
Hour
BoldClean
Minute
Brew/Cancel
Brew
Auto 12
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Press the BREW button to begin brewing coffee. You
can use any of the BREW buttons provided on side or
on front. The Coffee Maker will beep 1 time, and the
“Brew” icon will light up in the display when the Brew
cycle is started. Also, front Brew button will light up.
NOTE: Default Standard Brewing cycle time for a full pot (12 cups) is approximately
10-minutes.
2 Auto 12
AM
PM
x
The Coffee Maker will beep 3 times when the Brew
cycle is complete, then will automatically initiate the
Keep Warm mode. The Brewing icon will turn off and
the Warming icon will light up. The screen will display
remaining time of Warm mode. After the Warm mode
completes, one long beep will sound.
NOTE: Allow the Coffee Maker to cool for 5 minutes before starting the next brew cycle.
3
Auto12
AM
PM
x
AutoSet
Hour
Bold Clean
Minute
Brew/Cancel
Brew
Auto 12
AM
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
After Warm mode countdown is finished, the front
brew button light will go off and the coffee maker will
automatically turn off.
To Cancel the Brew cycle or Warm mode : Press the
BREW button once. The Brew cycle or Warm mode will
be cancelled.
NOTE: Opening the brew basket while coffee is brewing will interrupt the brew process
and impair flavor.
2
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
To set time for Plate temperature: Press PLATE TIMER
button. The display will show Keep Warm Time and
Keep Warm Time icon.
3
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Auto Set 1
Brew/Cancel
Auto Set 2
Hour Minute
Plate Temp Plate Timer
Clean
Bold
Press the HOUR button. The hour digits will change
with each press between 0 to 4.
Next, press the MINUTE button. The Hour setting will
stay solid and the Minute setting will begin to blink.
The minute digits will change with each press by 0 or
30 minutes.
To save the current displayed time and exit Keep
Warm setup: Press any other button (Auto Set1, Auto
Set 2, Plate Temp, Plate Timer, Bold, Clean or Brew);
or do not press any button for 10 seconds.
IMPORTANT: You can select time for Plate temperature from 0:00 to maximum 4:00 hours.
NOTE: Heating the brewed coffee for more time adds bitterness to the coffee taste.
It is advised to consume brewed coffee as early after brewing cycle completes.
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